How many hotels are there in the country? Latest data and industry trend analysis
In recent years, with the rapid development of tourism and consumption upgrading, the hotel industry has ushered in unprecedented growth. So, how many hotels are there in the country? What kind of market structure does this figure reflect? This article will reveal the answer for you through structured data and analyze recent industry hot spots.
1. Statistics on the number of hotels nationwide (latest data in 2024)
| Hotel type | Quantity (10,000) | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Budget hotel | 25.3 | 62% |
| Mid-range hotel | 9.8 | twenty four% |
| High end hotel | 3.2 | 8% |
| luxury hotel | 1.5 | 4% |
| Others (B&B/Youth Hostel, etc.) | 1.2 | 2% |
| total | 40.0 | 100% |
Note: The data comes from the first quarter report of 2024 of the China Hotel Association. The statistical scope includes industrial and commercial registered standardized accommodation facilities.
2. Regional distribution characteristics
| area | Number of hotels (10,000) | representative city |
|---|---|---|
| East China | 12.7 | Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing |
| South China | 8.5 | Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Sanya |
| North China | 6.3 | Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang |
| southwest region | 5.8 | Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming |
| Central China | 4.2 | Wuhan, Changsha, Zhengzhou |
| Northeastern region | 1.8 | Shenyang, Dalian, Harbin |
| northwest territories | 0.7 | Xi'an, Urumqi |
3. Observation of industry hot spots (hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days)
1.May Day holiday bookings surge: Ctrip data shows that hotel bookings during the May Day holiday in 2024 increased by 35% year-on-year, and the proportion of mid-to-high-end hotels exceeded 50% for the first time.
2.Green hotel certification system launched: The National Development and Reform Commission issued the "Green Hotel Rating Standards", requiring 20% of hotels to complete energy-saving renovations by 2025.
3.Intelligent service upgrade: The coverage rate of facial recognition check-in, AI room butler and other technologies has reached 67%, and groups such as Huazhu and Jinjiang have announced additional digital investments.
4.Explosive growth in county hotels: The annual growth rate of the number of hotels in third- and fourth-tier cities has reached 18%, and the sinking market has become a new focus of competition.
4. Forecast of future trends
1.The chain rate continues to increase: The current domestic hotel chain rate is about 35%, and it is expected to reach 50% in 2025, with leading brands accelerating mergers and acquisitions.
2.The rise of experiential consumption: The annual growth rate of theme types such as e-sports hotels and hot spring hotels exceeds 40%, and Generation Z has become the core consumer group.
3.Supply structure optimization: There is an urgent need for renovation and upgrading of budget hotels. It is expected that more than 100,000 hotels will complete product iterations in the next three years.
Conclusion
It can be seen from the data of 400,000 hotels that China's accommodation industry has entered a stage of high-quality development. Driven by the dual drive of consumption upgrades and technological revolution, the industry is shifting from "quantity expansion" to "value creation". In the future, precise positioning and differentiated services will become the key to winning the market.
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